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Dermatologic Health Disparities

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Buster, Kesha J., Stevens, Erica I., Elmets, Craig A.·2012·Dermatologic Clinics

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Although significant data highlight the extent of health disparities, data regarding dermatologic health disparities are limited. Ethnic minorities, people of low socioeconomic status, the less educated, elderly, and uninsured have poorer melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer outcomes. Atopic dermatitis is more prevalent among ethnic minorities, but whether morbidity is also increased in these populations is unclear. Given the current dermatology workforce shortage, increased patient load from health care reform may have an adverse effect on access to dermatologic care. Additional concerns include status of dermatologic training, insufficient research involving ethnic minorities, and lack of investigation of dermatologic health disparities.

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Authors
Buster, K. J., Stevens, E. I., & Elmets, C. A.
Affiliations
University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
Corresponding author
Buster, Kesha J.
Venue
Dermatologic Clinics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-01
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
53-59
ISSN
0733-8635 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2050864309
Cited by
244
References
53
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Dermatologic Clinics (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • University Libraries (University of Maryland) (submittedVersion)
  • Digital Repository at the University of Maryland (University of Maryland College Park)
Funders
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (T32AR053458)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Health disparities and outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Cultural Competency in Health Care
Keywords
melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, atopic dermatitis, ethnic minorities, socioeconomic status, uninsured patients, access to dermatologic care, health care reform
MeSH terms
Dermatology, Ethnicity, Humans, Poverty, Skin Diseases, United States, Healthcare Disparities

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